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On Full Display, John 17:6-19

Posted on May 13, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by Patrick H. Wrisley, May 12, 2024. Years and years ago, what feels like a lifetime ago, I was a martial arts instructor. I just loved to fight! Every year, there was a karate tournament held in … Continue reading →

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Why Did You Come to the Parade?, John 12:12-16

Posted on March 25, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Patrick H. Wrisley. March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday, Year B                   Today, we are attending a parade and just like NBC before the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, we are going to first take … Continue reading →

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The Way Down is the Way Up

Posted on March 18, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

A sermon delivered on March 17, 2024, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year B We have transported ahead in John’s Story to chapter 12. Jesus has come to the Passover festival and the Pharisees, the local religious leaders, see Jesus … Continue reading →

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Already, Things are Off to a Rocky Start, Epiphany, Matthew 2:1-12

Posted on January 8, 2024 by patrick h wrisley

I was recently reminded that the church calendar is not always as fluid as we would like it to be.  The church liturgical year began on December 3 with the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation. It’s … Continue reading →

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